Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for January!
REGISTER NOW! Only a few seats still open for January! Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture welcomes learners into the January 2025 online …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Dormant Grass or Not
While the lawn has long since stopped growing, it still has a lot of green color to it. No, …
Shaping Decorative Hedges With Care
If you haven’t already finished shaping up the hedges, it’s a good idea to get that done before putting …
Time for Reading Seed Catalogs
It’s usually dark by the time I get home from the office on a typical work day. The sun …
2025 Therapeutic Horticulture Online Course Schedule
NC State Extension Gardener and UNC’s North Carolina Botanical Garden are delighted to announce our 2025 Online Certificate in …
Carteret First Frost in November
November 20 give or take a few days is our average first frost date here in Carteret County. This …
Fall Lawn Dormancy and Fading
Our lawns, like the trees and shrubs, should be going dormant. First the growth will slow down, which should …
Colorful Fall Flowers Brighten the Day
Mums, pansies and violas seem to be everywhere right now. Mums only bloom for about a week or two …
Trees and Shrubs Prep for Cooler Temps
Trees and shrubs are preparing for the shorter days and cooler temperatures by dropping leaves from those plants that …
Moving Houseplants Indoors
It may seem a little early to start thinking about moving houseplants into the house with the temperature outside …
Top Dressing With Fall Leaves
As lawns begin to slow their growth this month, leaves will begin to drop from the trees. These leaves …
Dividing and Replanting Perennials
I have a lot of lilies and a few other perennials including cast iron plants and crocosmia growing in …
October is Farm to School Month!
Farm Field Trips: Growing the Connection to Therapeutic Horticulture Farm field trips offer school children a unique opportunity to connect …
Carteret Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held by the Coastal Environmental Partnership on Saturday, October 12th, …